Double-d handle accessory device

ABSTRACT

A double-d handle accessory device for use with a cable and with a barbell includes a base having a first surface and a second surface. The base has a pair of ends and a center. An aperture is positioned in the center of the base. A pair of first supports of the plurality of supports is positioned on a respective one of each of the ends of the base. A pair of second supports of the plurality of supports is positioned on the second surface of the base. A pair of handles is positioned at an end of the plurality of supports. Each of the handles is configured for providing a grip for the user. A duct is positioned between each of the handles. The duct cradles a barbell. The duct is attached to a pair of connectors. Each of the connectors distributes force applied to the duct.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention

The disclosure relates to exercise assist device and more particularly pertains to a new exercise assist device for use with a cable and with a barbell.

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The prior art relates to exercise assist devices. The prior art relates to a variety of exercise assist devices configured for engaging with a barbell. Furthermore, the prior art includes a variety of exercise assist devices configured for engaging with a cable assembly. Known prior art lakes an exercise assist device configured for interchanging between use with a barbell and a cable assembly.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a base having a first surface and a second surface. The base has a pair of ends and a center. An aperture is positioned in the center of the base. A plurality of supports is positioned on the first surface and the second surface of the base. A pair of first supports of the plurality of supports is positioned on a respective one of each of the ends of the base. A pair of second supports of the plurality of supports is positioned on the second surface of the base. The pair of second supports mirrors the pair of first supports relative to the base. Each of the supports has an end. A pair of handles is positioned at the end of the plurality of supports. Each of the handles is configured for providing a grip for the user. A duct is positioned between each of the handles. The duct is configured for cradling a barbell. The duct is coupled to a pair of connectors. Each of the connectors is configured for distributing force applied to the duct.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a double-d handle accessory device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a top isometric view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new exercise assist device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5 , the double-d handle accessory device 10 generally comprises a base 12. The base 12 has a first surface 14 and a second surface 16. The first surface 14 and the second surface 16 are positioned parallel to each other. The base 12 has a pair of ends 18. Additionally, the base 12 has a center 20. The center 20 is positioned in between each of the ends 18 of the base 12. An aperture 22 is positioned in the center 20 of the base 12 and is configured for inserting a carabineer clip 24 within. The carabineer clip 24 is connected to a cable assembly 26 for exercise.

A plurality of supports 28 is positioned on the first surface 14 and the second surface 16 of the base 12. A pair of first supports 30 of the plurality of supports 28 is positioned on a respective one of each of the ends 18 of the base 12. Each of the first supports 30 protrudes out from the first surface 14 and is positioned at a downward angle relative to the base 12. A pair of second supports 32 of the plurality of supports 28 is positioned on the second surface 16 of the base 12. Each of the second supports 32 is positioned on a respective one of each of the ends 18 of the base 12. Each of the second supports 32 protrudes out from the second surface 16 and is positioned at a downward angle relative to the base 12. The pair of second supports 32 mirrors the pair of first supports 30 relative to the base 12 to create a v-shape between each of the supports 28. Each of the supports 28 has the cylindrical shape and an end 34.

A pair of handles 36 is positioned at the end 34 of the plurality of supports 28. Each of the handles 36 is positioned parallel relative to each other. The pair of handles 36 is coupled to a respective one of each of the first supports 30 and each of the second supports 32. Each of the handles has a cylindrical shape and is configured for providing a grip for the user 38 while exercising.

A duct 40 is positioned between each of the handles 36. The duct 40 is a semi-tubular conduit and is configured for cradling a barbell 42 during exercise. The duct 40 is coupled to a pair of connectors 44. Each of the connectors 44 is coupled to a respective one of the pair of first supports 30 and a respective one of the pair of second supports 32. Each of the connectors 44 is positioned on a respective one of each of the ends 18 of the base 12. The pair of connectors 44 is configured for distributing force applied to the duct from the barbell 42.

In use, the aperture 22 in the center 20 of the base 12 can be connected to a carabineer clip 24 attached to the cable assembly 26. The user 38 can perform exercises such as a pulling down the double-d handle accessory device 10. Furthermore, the double-d handle accessory device 10 can be removed from the carabineer clip 24 and flipped over to nest the barbell 42 within the duct 40 of the double-d handle accessory device 10. Subsequently, the user 38 can grab the pair of handles 36 to pull the barbell 42 upward for exercise.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

I claim:
 1. A double-d handle accessory device configured for facilitating lifting a barbell, the double-d handle accessory device comprising: a base having a first surface and a second surface, said base having a pair of ends, said base having a center, an aperture being positioned in said center of said base; a plurality of supports being positioned on said first surface and said second surface of said base, a pair of first supports of said plurality of supports being positioned on a respective one of each of said ends of said base, a pair of second supports of said plurality of supports being positioned on said second surface of said base, said pair of second supports mirroring said pair of first supports relative to said base, each of said supports having an end; a pair of handles being positioned at said end of said plurality of supports, each of said handles being configured for providing a grip for the user; and a duct being positioned between each of said handles, said duct being configured for cradling a barbell, said duct being coupled to a pair of connectors, each of said connectors being configured for distributing force applied to said duct.
 2. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 1, further comprising said first surface and said second surface being positioned parallel to each other.
 3. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 2, further comprising said aperture being configured for inserting a carabineer clip within.
 4. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 2, further comprising each of said first supports protruding out from said first surface and being positioned at a downward angle relative to said base.
 5. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 4, further comprising each of said second supports being positioned on a respective one of each of said ends of said base, each of said second supports protruding out from said second surface and being positioned at a downward angle relative to said base.
 6. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 5, further comprising each of said supports having said cylindrical shape.
 7. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 6, further comprising each of said handles being positioned parallel relative to each other.
 8. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 7, further comprising said pair of handles being coupled to a respective one of each of said first supports and each of said second supports, each of said handles having a cylindrical shape.
 9. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 8, further comprising said duct being a semi-tubular conduit.
 10. The double-d handle accessory device of claim 9, further comprising each of said connectors being coupled to a respective one of said pair of first supports and a respective one of said pair of second supports, each of said connectors being positioned on a respective one of each of said ends of said base.
 11. A double-d handle accessory device configured for facilitating lifting a barbell, the double-d handle accessory device comprising: a base having a first surface and a second surface, said first surface and said second surface being positioned parallel to each other, said base having a pair of ends, said base having a center, an aperture being positioned in said center of said base, said aperture being configured for inserting a carabineer clip within; a plurality of supports being positioned on said first surface and said second surface of said base, a pair of first supports of said plurality of supports being positioned on a respective one of each of said ends of said base, each of said first supports protruding out from said first surface and being positioned at a downward angle relative to said base, a pair of second supports of said plurality of supports being positioned on said second surface of said base, each of said second supports being positioned on a respective one of each of said ends of said base, each of said second supports protruding out from said second surface and being positioned at a downward angle relative to said base, said pair of second supports minoring said pair of first supports relative to said base, each of said supports having said cylindrical shape, each of said supports having an end; a pair of handles being positioned at said end of said plurality of supports, each of said handles being positioned parallel relative to each other, said pair of handles being coupled to a respective one of each of said first supports and each of said second supports, each of said handles having a cylindrical shape, each of said handles being configured for providing a grip for the user; and a duct being positioned between each of said handles, said duct being a semi-tubular conduit, said duct being configured for cradling a barbell, said duct being coupled to a pair of connectors, each of said connectors being coupled to a respective one of said pair of first supports and a respective one of said pair of second supports, each of said connectors being positioned on a respective one of each of said ends of said base, each of said connectors being configured for distributing force applied to said duct. 